Jon Rahm, the reigning Masters champion, is poised to make a significant move from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, Rahm’s anticipated deal with LIV could be valued between $450-600 million and may be finalized as early as this week, making it one of the most lucrative offers extended by the Saudi-backed league to any golfer.
There has been ongoing speculation about Rahm’s departure from the PGA Tour, as he was notably absent from the commitments list for the American Express tournament in January. Rahm has been a participant in the event for the past two years, securing victory in 2023.
This development occurs against the backdrop of the uncertain status of the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, initially announced in June. While PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has expressed December 31 as a “firm target” for finalizing the merger, challenges, including an ongoing U.S. Justice Department investigation, have cast doubts on meeting this deadline.
Even if the merger materializes, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has emphasized the independence of the two entities.
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Jon Rahm’s potential move to LIV Golf would mark a significant acquisition for the league, as he currently holds the No. 3 spot in the official world golf rankings. With 11 career wins on the PGA Tour, including the 2021 U.S. Open and 2023 Masters, Rahm stands as a prominent figure in the golfing world.
LIV Golf’s 2024 schedule is set to commence on Feb. 2 at El Camaleón Golf Course in Mexico, followed by a U.S. event at Las Vegas Country Club from Feb. 8-10 during Super Bowl week.